Welcome to SoMLA!
The State of Maryland Literacy Association, SoMLA, is the leading literacy organization in the state of Maryland comprised of over 1,500 members in 17 active local chapters (16 representing ALL counties in Maryland and one student chapter at a university). Membership in SoMLA includes teachers, administrators, instructional assistants, university professors, college students, parents, and other community members. SoMLA is an affiliate of the International Literacy Association.
REMINDER
Just a reminder SoMIRAC has changed their name to SoMLA, State of Maryland Literacy Association. This is to align with ILA International Literacy Association.
Membership is now up and running. www.somla.online Easy online membership for new and returning members.
Membership is now up and running. www.somla.online Easy online membership for new and returning members.
- All logins are first initial and last name. (ex. rgaudiello)
- Password is your choice.
Can't Wait For our Annual Conference?

Join us on-line:
January 14, 2021, 7:00-8:45 PM
Climbing the Virtual Mountain
Click on this link to view the flyer for an amazing adventure into online learning.
REGISTER TODAY!
https://somla-online.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuquqjotGdbSNpKR9xkDc_iDPAxKM2NZ
January 14, 2021, 7:00-8:45 PM
Climbing the Virtual Mountain
Click on this link to view the flyer for an amazing adventure into online learning.
REGISTER TODAY!
https://somla-online.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIlfuquqjotGdbSNpKR9xkDc_iDPAxKM2NZ
It has been decided that our 49th SoMLA Conference will be virtual. The dates for the conference have been changed to Thursday, April 15, 2021 to Saturday, April 17, 2021.
The Fees for this virtual conference is $25 for 3 days members and $40 for 3 days non-members
More information will be shared soon!
The Fees for this virtual conference is $25 for 3 days members and $40 for 3 days non-members
More information will be shared soon!
Fond memories of our Dear Friend & COLLEAGUE,
Bonnie Schmeltz
Would you like to help Honor Bonnie Schmeltz?
SoMLA has created a member scholarship, Bonnie Schmeltz Memorial SoMLA Member Scholarship. SoMLA is accepting donations to this scholarship. Donations can be made by making a check out to SoMLA with Schmeltz Scholarship written on the memo line. These donations can be sent to: Rita Gaudiello, 233 Montpelier Court, Westminster, MD 21157
Link to International Literacy Association website:
Changes to Website:

If there is something you wish to see on the site, contact: somlanews@gmail.com